Kuching Cat Museum, Cat museum in Kuching, Malaysia.
The museum contains four specialized galleries displaying over 4000 cat-related items across a space of 1035 square meters at Bukit Siol.
The museum opened in 1993 following a proposal by Sarawak chief minister Abdul Taib Mahmud and received collections from the National Museum in Kuala Lumpur.
The exhibits present connections between felines and various communities, including ancient Egyptian artifacts, traditional Asian beliefs, and contemporary artistic interpretations.
Located on the ground floor of Kuching North City Hall, the museum operates daily from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM with an entrance fee of 1 Malaysian Ringgit.
Among its exhibits, the museum displays a preserved Egyptian cat mummy and information about five wild cat species native to Borneo.
Location: Kuching
Inception: 1993
GPS coordinates: 1.58668,110.33403
Latest update: May 15, 2025 07:59
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